Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Shastri's Motivational Words: Sparking India's 2018 Test Victory
In 2018, during a Test match in Johannesburg, former coach Ravi Shastri motivated Parthiv Patel with a simple phrase: "Rabada ka kabada kar de."
This direct and energetic approach helped Patel open the second innings.
Patel scored a quick 16, and the team went on to win by 63 runs.
This victory was a key moment in India's Test history, showing their ability to win away from home.
Parthiv Patel recalled Ravi Shastri's motivating words from the 2018 Johannesburg Test.
Shastri used the phrase, "Rabada ka kabada kar de" to motivate Patel.
The match took place in January 2018 on a challenging pitch.
India won the Test match by 63 runs.
The victory highlighted India's resilience in overseas conditions.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri and Parthiv Patel
- What
- Shastri's motivational words leading to a win
- When
- January 2018
- Where
- Johannesburg
- Why
- To motivate the team to win.
- Test Match
- Johannesburg, 2018
- India's Victory
- 63-run win
- Motivation
- "Rabada ka kabada kar de"
- Ex-India Batter
- Parthiv Patel
- Coach
- Ravi Shastri